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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



MEDALS AND TOKENS 

STRUCK FOR THE USE OF 

COMMUNICANTS IN DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN 

CHURCH. 



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JEREMIAH COLBURN, A.M., 

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BOSTON, MASS., 

THIS VOLUME IS MOST RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED AS A "TOKEN " OF 

RESPECT FOR HIS ZEAL AND FAITHFUL SERVICES IN THE 

ADVANCEMENT OF NUMISMATIC SCIENCE. 

BY HIS FRIEND, 

THOMAS WARNER. 



PREFACE. 




'O the Collector of American pieces, and to all who may be interested in the 
metallic history of the Presbyterian Church in its early days in the United 
States, I desire to say, on presenting to their notice this little volume, 
devoted to a special department of Numismatics which has hitherto received but little 
attention, that by much labor and correspondence I have been enabled to collect and 
describe upwards of two hundred Church or Sacramental Tokens, with date of use, 
and other historical items connected therewith. Nearly all of the early churches 
planted in America, which sprang directly from the Presbyterian body as constituted 
in Scotland and the North of Ireland, used the "Token" in celebrating the Sacrament 
of the Holy Communion. Many of those churches are now extinct, or have been 
absorbed by other branches of the Presbyterian Church, or by the Union in 1858, 
which now forms the United Presbyterian Church. A few of this branch, however, and 
nearly all the Congregations of the " Reformed Presbyterian Church," continue this 
old custom. 

Had it been expedient, this list might have been considerably extended, by des- 
criptions of Scottish and Irish Sacramental Tokens, of which I have gathered many, — 
one of the former dating as early as 1630, and one of the latter issued by a church 
established in 1627 ; many of these are quaint and interesting ; the Presbyterian 
churches in Canada and the Provinces also, have issued many of the same character ; 
and descriptions of these will probably appear in the forthcoming Second Part of Mr. 
McLachlan's work on Canadian Numismatics. To have added them here, would have 



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been foreign to my original purpose, which was simply to mention those used by 
churches of the United States, and would have greatly increased the length of my 
paper. 

I wish here to thank sincerely all those who have so kindly assisted me in this 
work, and especially the Rev. John C. Boyd, D. D., of Mt. Lebanon, the Rev. James B. 
Scouller, D. D., of Newville, the Rev. J. W. English, of Noblestown, the Rev. Wm. J. 
Reid, D. D., of Pittsburgh, and the Rev. J. A. Murray, D. D., of Carlisle, Penn., the 
Rev. Thomas H. Hanna, D. D., of Monmouth, 111., and the Rev. Thomas B. Turnbull, 
of Argyle, N. Y., and also to Mr. J. Colburn, and Mr. W. T. R. Marvin, of the American 
Journal of Numismatics. 



Colwcton, N. Y., June, i 



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^HURCH or more properly Communion Tokens have often been 
mentioned in the pages of the American Journal of Numis- 
matics, and occasionally find a safe harbor in the trays of a 
few American collectors; but up to the present time no sys- 
tematic attempt has been made to collect and describe these 
small bits of history, working over and gleaning the whole 
field, from the first "token" used in this country until the union 
of the Associate Reformed Churches with other bodies in 1858, and since 
known as the United Presbyterian Church. No branch of numismatics has 
been so closely connected with the Church as the sacramental token, and 
none so neglected by the collector of American pieces. 

The Covenanter Church, which was the parent of the present Reformed 
Presbyterian Church, (Old and and New School,) and also of one branch of 
the Associate Reformed and United Presbyterian Churches, was organized in 
America as early as 1744. In the year 1704 the " Sacramental Test" act was 
passed, which required " all persons holding any office, civil or military, or 
receiving any pay or sallery from the Crown, or having command or place of 



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trust from the Sovereign " — to take the sacrament in the Established Church, 
three months after their appointment. This of course excluded all Presby- 
terians from civil and military offices of every kind. Dissensions arose in 
Scotland and Ireland in consequence, and many sought to better their con- 
dition by emigrating to America. Thus was the first Church of this denom- 
ination established in America, west of the Susquehanna river in the State 
of Pennsylvania ; — its members left their wrongs and brought their faith with 
them, and the seed thus sown has produced this great and influential body of 
Christians in this country. 

The use of " sacramental tokens " at the sacred ordinance of Communion 
was the established law of this Church in Scotland ; and a few parishes of the 
Episcopal Church of old standing in the north of Scotland, and at least one 
Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow also used the token. 

The celebration of the Lord's Supper has given rise to many contro- 
versies, both in the early Church and among the various Christian denomina- 
tions of later times, ever since this Holy Sacrament was instituted by our 
Saviour Christ, on the night before His death ; — not so much concerning 
the sacred ordinance itself, as upon the proper ceremonies and the means to 
be used in its administration, of which the wine and the bread are the essen- 
tial elements, signifying the body and blood of Christ. " This is My body." — 
" This is My blood." — "This do in remembrance of Me." Volumes have 
been written upon the subject before the Reformation, and Luther, Calvin, 
Melanchthon, Wycliffe, Zwingli, and other Reformers of the sixteenth century, 
as well as learned Doctors of the Church since their time, have held different 
views as to the nature and importance of the Lord's Supper. 

It would be foreign to this article to give even the merest outline sketch 
of these controversies, which involve the doctrine of " transubstantiation" as 
held by the Roman Church, and its denial by the Articles of Faith of the 
Anglican Church; that of " consubstantiation " by the Lutherans, and the 
other various theories as to the nature and character of the " real presence " 
of the Master of the Feast ; the sacrificial or memorial character of the " Sup- 
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to all the faithful, or the cup should be denied to the laity and reserved for 
the priests who celebrate ; whether the bread should be the leavened bread of 
daily use or an unleavened wafer ; whether the wine should be spirituous or 
unfermented, pure or symbolically mingled with water to typify the life-blood 
as it flowed from the Saviour's side upon the cross. This brief reference, 
which might be greatly extended, must suffice. 

Artists have placed upon canvas and frescos many representations of the 
" Last Supper," of which that by Leonardo da Vinci in 1496, is the most cel- 
ebrated ; and in all nations where art exists are found paintings, engravings, 
and prints, carvings and sculpture, gems and medals portraying this sacred 
Feast. 

The first use of a " token " as a pledge or guarantee to its possessor of 
his right to receive sacramental favor, a£ well as to prevent the approach of 
unworthy persons, was in the Church of Scotland, and very soon after the 
Reformation. 

Dr. Jamieson (Scot. Diet., s. v.), in explanation of the word Token, 
says: — " The first instance, as far as I have observed, of the use of tokens 
was at the Glasgow Assembly of 1638." 

He then quotes Spaulding (Bann. Club, i. yy) : " Weill, within the said 
Church, the Assembly thereafter sitts doun ; the church doors was straitly 
guarded by the toun, none had entrance but he who had ane token of lead, 
declaring he was ane covenanter." 

But tokens were of much earlier use in Scotland than 1638. The Liturgy 
drawn up for the Church of Scotland, circa 1635 (not later), has this rubric 
prefixed to the Order for Administration of Holy Communion ; — "So many 
as intend to be partakers of the Holy Communion shall receive these Tokens 
from the minister the night before." 

This practice is still in use in Scotland, and was adopted by the early 
Scotch Churches planted in America ; and it continued until the union in 
1858, and since, by many of the United Presbyterian Churches; but they 
are gradually departing from this peculiar form, and but very few now use 
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The first token used in America of which we have any authentic 
account, was used in the Welsh Run Church (Presbyterian) which was founded 
in 1 74 1 , and the token bears the date 1748. There were several of these 
pioneer Presbyterian Churches organized in that portion of the State of 
Pennsylvania which now forms Cumberland and Franklin Counties, between 
1730 and 1750. Some of these are now extinct, and some have been 
absorbed by other congregations. 

These pioneers were composed of Scotch-Irish from the Synod of Ulster 
in the north of Ireland. This Welsh Run Church was called and known as 
the Lower West " Conecocheacme Church," hence the two letters, C. C, on 
its token (See No. 36). It is now known as the " Robert Kennedy Me- 
morial Church," its edifice having been erected about 1843 by the son of 
Rev. Robert Kennedy, who was its pastor for nearly fifty years. At an early 
period in its history, it was supplied by the Rev. James Campbell from Scot- 
land. The church building then in use was burned down by the Indians in 
1772, and afterwards another was erected, which is now in ruins. 

There were two other Presbyterian Churches in the same vicinity, bearing 
the same name ; viz. : East Conecocheague (now Greencastle), founded in 1737, 
and Upper West Conecocheague (now Mercersburg), founded in 1738; and 
this token might have been used in the three Churches which bore the same 
name. The custom was abandoned by these churches nearly a century ago. 

A very interesting token of the early Covenanter Church is one used by 
the Rev. John Cuthbertson, a missionary from Scotland, who landed in Amer- 
ica Aug. 5, 175 1, at New Castle, Delaware. He preached his first sermon 
on Aug. 9, 1 75 1, which was the first sermon preached in this country by a 
Reformed Presbyterian minister. His first communion was held at the 
" Junkin Tent," in Cumberland County, Pa., on August 23, 1752. and this 
token is fully described below (No. 38), and illustrated. 

There is a tradition which seems to have reasonable grounds for accept- 
ance, that in consequence of the betrayal of Christ by the " man of Kerioth," 
early Christians adopted a pledge of good faith from strangers ; it would seem 
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business, he was given by his Church a metal tablet with an inscribed watch- 
word, which secured him brotherly aid and Church privileges wherever he 
went. In Scotland, something like this was early introduced in the Reformed 
Church, when ministers were scarce ; and when those in a vacant Parish might 
wish to commune with a neighboring Church, they were thus supplied with 
the evidence of their membership ; and when two or more Parishes combined 
at a Communion, as they often did to secure ministerial help, the visiting 
minister was supplied with "tokens" to give to those of his flock who might 
be present. This was done originally, most probably, to guard against im- 
postors, and gradually grew to be a part of the Communion ceremony. It 
finally became the established custom, at the conclusion of the Saturday ser- 
vice before the Sunday of Communion, for the elders to assemble before the 
pulpit, when the minister formally constituted the session by prayer, and then 
the members came forward and received their tokens from the hand of their 
pastor, and in sight of all members present. This excluded all unworthy per- 
sons and impostors from the sacrament. 

The first Roman Catholic token, as far as I have been able to learn, was 
dated 1613, and is described and illustrated (No. 29) from a specimen in my 
possession. 

In presenting this paper and the accompanying descriptions of the tokens 
described herein, from specimens collected by much labor and correspondence, 
I would take this opportunity to thank all those who have assisted me in 
bringing together these historic pieces. 

In giving the size, I have adopted the American scale, — one sixteenth 
of an inch as size one. 

1. Albany, N. Y. Organized 1800. A. C. in script letters, for Associate 
Church ; with plain raised border. 

Reverse. Raised centre, with lathe-work band inside of plain border. 
Pewter. Round. Size 15. 

This token was made by James Maxwell, formerly an Elder in this Church ; it has 
several reverses, and a few other churches use them. 



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2. Alleghany City, Pa. U. P. C. for United Presbyterian Church (4th 
U. P. Church) ; raised border. 

Reverse, token with wide, raised border. Pewter. Oblong', octagonal. 
Size 9 x 15. 

3. The same. 5. U. P. C. in one line, for 5th United Presbyterian 
Church ; without border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, round corners. Size 11 x 22. 

4. Argyle, Washington Co., N.Y. Now (South Argyle). Organized 
Aug. 17, 1785. A-E and C-N in two lines, for ArgylE CongregatioN. 

Reverse. T. B. and 1793 in two lines, for T. Beveridge, Pastor 1789-98 ; 
raised rim. Lead. Square. Size 13 x 13. Figure 1. 

5. Another. A. C. Argyle, in two lines, for Associate Church; the 
Argyle in script letters ; raised border. 

Reverse. P. B. in script letters, 18 18 below, for Peter Bullons, (Pastor, 
1 8 18 to 1825.) Lead. Oval. Size 13 x 15. 

6. Atwood, Armstrong Co., Pa. A. for Atwood ; without border. 
Concord, organized 1826. 

Reverse. Plain. Oval. Size 12 x 14. 

7. Baltimore, Md. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church. Or- 
ganized 1826. 

Reverse. 1. cor. xi ; 28. in one line ; raised rim with beaded border 
inside. Pewter. Round. Size 13. 

8. Baxter, Jefferson Co., Pa. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian 
Church, in one line ; border milled. 

Reverse. Plain; border milled. German silver. Round. Size 15. 

This is a Covenanter Church, and its token is still in use. 

9. Another. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 8. 

This token issued by the Associate Church of the same town (a Seceder Church), is still 
in use. 



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ga. Another. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x12. 
U. P. Church. Out of use. 

gb. Another. Plain. Lead. Octagonal. Size 12. 
U. P. Church. Out of use. 

gc. Another. Plain. Lead. Lozenge or diamond shape. Size 8x10. 
U. P. Church. Out of use. 

10. Bethel, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Brush Creek. Organized 1784. B.C. 
in deep countersunk letters, for Brush Creek. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 11 x 12. 

11. Bethel, Alleghany Co., Pa. E. H. in sunken square, for E. Hen- 
derson, who was its Pastor 1802 to 1804. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 10 x 13. 

After the Union this was used as a Card, " Do this in remembrance of Me." On card- 
board. 

12. Bloomfield, Muskingum Co., Ohio. Organized March 20, 1818. 
B. for Bloomfield. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 10. 

The tokens were made by Capt. Joseph K. McClune, an Elder, about 1825. After the 
Union in 1858 they used a small square token, size 7 x 7, and then the card token, until the 
custom was abandoned. 

13. Boston, Mass. knox church, boston. 1853 in centre. 

Reverse, "this do in remembrance of me." luke xxii. 19. cor. xi. 
24. in six lines, first and last curving. White metal. Round. Size 19. 

14. Brooklyn, L. I. church of the covenanters 1857. Brooklyn, 
with l. 1. in centre. 

Reverse. " do this in remembrance of me " communicant's token in 
two lines, in centre, first curving. White metal. Oval. Size 15 x 19. 

15. Broadalbin, Fulton Co., N. Y. Organized 1804. do this in 
remembrance of me in five lines ; beaded border. 

Reverse. R. P. B. in two lines, for Reformed Presbyterian (Church,) 
Broadalbin; with beaded border. Lead. Oval. Size 15 x 20. 



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1 6. Buena Vista, Alleghany Co., Pa. A. R. C. in two lines, for Asso- 
ciate Reformed Church ; serrated border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

17. Buffalo, Washington Co., Pa. Organized 1778, Matthew Henderson, 
Pastor. B in script letter, in a sunken square, for Buffalo. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 11 x 11. 

18. Caesar's Creek, Green Co., Ohio. Now U. P. of Jamestown. Lead 
token stamped in small squares. Round. Size 12. 

iSa. Another. Lead. Oval, with stamped rosette in centre. Size 9x11. 

1 &6. Another. Lead. Round, with wheel of eight spokes. Size 9. 

iSc. Another. Lead. Oval, with countersunk stamp. Size 9x12. 

iSd. Another. Lead. Round, with figure 8 stamped. Size 9. 

i8e. Another. Lead. Round, with wheel of four spokes. Size 11. 

18/ Another. Lead. Square, thick planchet. Size 9x9. 

1 8^. Another. Lead. Round, thin planchet. Size 10. 

Reverses. All the above have plain reverses. (Use abandoned in 1876.) 

19. Caledonia, Jefferson Co., Ind. A. R. P. C. in one line, border and 
letters countersunk, for Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 16. 

20. Caledonia, Livingston Co., N. Y. Organized 18 10. Presbyterian 
church Caledonia, in two circular lines. 

Reverse, associate reformed token in two circular lines. Lead. Round. 
Size 14. 

21. The same. F. P. C. C. for First Presbyterian Church, Caledonia; 
milled edge and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Brass; pierced. Round. Size 15. 

22. Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y. Organized 1769. f. D. for 
John Dunlap, stamped ; without border. 



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Reverse. Plain. Pewter. Square. Size 12 x 12. 
John Dunlap was Pastor from 1791 to 1816. 

23. The same. SEC. for Seceder, countersunk with a crown stamped 
over each letter ; without border. 

Reverse. J. D. with a crown stamped over each letter, for John Dunlap ; 
without border. Pewter. Square. Size 11 x 11. 

24. The same; now Coila. Organized 1785. A. C. and C-E. for 
Associate Church, CambridgE in two lines. 

Reverse. T. B. and 1785 in two lines, for Thomas Beveridge. Pastor 
1785-98. Raised rim. Lead. Square. Size 15 x 15. Figure 2. 

25. The same. A. C. and C-E in two lines, for Associate Church 
CambridgE ; raised letters and border. 

Reverse. J. B. and 1801 in two lines, for John Banks. Pastor 1799- 
1802. Lead. Square. Size 15 x 15. Figure 3. 

26. Canonsburgh, Washington Co., Pa. (Speer's Spring). Organized 
1830. S. stamped on both sides, for Supper. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

27. Carlisle and Big Spring, Pa. Organized at an early date, now 
extinct. A • C of C & B. in three lines, for Associate Church of Carlisle and 
Big Spring. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 11. 

28. Carmel, Jefferson Co., Ind. Organized 181 2. A. C. within two 
dotted borders, for Associate Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Pewter, cast. Oval. Size 13 x 18. 

29. Catholic Sacramental Token, scio cui credidi "I know Him whom 
I have believed," in circle around chalice, wafer at mouth of chalice, on which 
is the crucifixion ; plain raised border. This passage is found in the new 
revised version, II Timothy, i : 12. 

Reverse, mirari non rimari sapientia vera est. h. r. f 1613, in six 
lines, raised plain border; "To wonder rather than to investigate is true wis- 
dom." Silver. Round. Size 20. Figure 4. 



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This inscription, referring probably to the doctrine of transubstantiation, seems to imply 
'It is wise to admire and adore this Sacrament, but to pryingly scrutinize is folly; for that 
would be doubting the veracity of Christ, who said, " This is My body " ; " This is the chalice 
of My blood." ' The transliteration of the contrasting words in the legend is interesting. 

30. Cedarville, Green Co., Ohio. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 12. 
This token was in use from 1844 to 1858. 

31. Charleston, S. C. Communion Table, with chalice and bread; 
this do in remembrance of me. (Engraved.) 

Reverse. Burning bush ; nec tamen consumebatur. Presbyterian church, 
Charleston, s. c. 1 8oo (engraved,) on outer edge. Silver. Round. Size 18. 

32. The same, this do in remembrance of me, Charleston, s. c. 1800. 
around a spread table, bearing chalice and bread ; Presbyterian church of 
below in three lines. 

Reverse. A burning bush ; " nec tamen consumebatur " around the 
same; raised rim. Tin. Round. Size 18. 

There were three hundred of the silver tokens, which were used by the white members 
only, and four hundred of the base metal, which were used only by the colored members, with 
other church property, sent to Columbia, S. C, for safe keeping during the first year of the war. 
They fell into the hands of the Union army, and have never been recovered. White and black 
communed at the same table and from the same vessels. 

33. Chartiers, Canonsburgh, Pa. Organized 1775. M in sunken square, 
for Member. Lead. Square. Size 8x8. 

This was their first token. 

330. Another. A. R. for Associate Reformed, in raised letters, with 
serrated border. Lead. Oblono-. Size 8x11. 

34. Chelsea, Mass. chelsea Presbyterian church, i. cor. xi. 26. in 
three lines ; cup and rays in centre. 

Reverse. Burning bush ; nec tamen consumebatur. 1846 below. White 
metal. Oval. Size 15 x 22. 

35. Chicopee, Hampden Co., Mass. This small Mission Church uses a 
paper token, with the text, " Let a man examine himself." 

Reverse. Plain. 



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36. Conecocheague Church. Presbyterian. Welsh Run, Pa. Organized 
1 74 1. C C in rude raised letters, for Conecocheague Church ; raised 
border. 

Reverse. 1748 in rude raised figures. Lead. Round. Size 14. Figure 5. 

37. Crawfordsville, Washington Co., Iowa. Organized 1838. P. in 
raised letter, for Presbyterian. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 6x8. 

38. Cumberland Co., Pa. L. S. for Lord's Supper. This was the first 
token used in America, by Rev. John Cuthbertson on the 23d of August, 1752, 
It was at Stony Ridge, on the Walter Buchanan farm or "Junkin Tent" in 
Cumberland Co., Pa. See Big Spring Presbytery, 1879 ; also Biographical 
Sketch of Rev. John Cuthbertson, 1878. Figure 6. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

The tokens were brought from Scotland by Rev. John Cuthbertson. 

39. Deer Creek, Lawrence Co., Pa. Organized 1795. D. for Deer 
(Creek) in rude letter with border, with sharp points from edge towards the 
centre. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 10 x 10. 

40. The same. R. D. for Robert Douglass ; in sunken square, with 
serrated border. He was Pastor 1820—3. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 8x9. 

41. The same. D. G. for D. Goodwillie ; beaded border. He was 
Pastor 1826-33. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

42. Deer Creek, Alleghany Co., Pa. Organized 1802. A. R. C. in 
one line, for Associate Reformed Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. Size 9 x 16. 

43. Dixmont, Alleghany Co., Pa. R. P. C. in one line, for Reformed 
Presbyterian Church. 



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Reverse. Plain. German silver ; pierced. Oval. Size 10 x 20. 
This is a Covenanter Church and its token is still in use. 

44. The same. A. R. C. with beaded border, for Associate Reformed 
Congregation. 

Reverse, token with plain border. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. Size 
9 x 16. 

This Church is now connected with the United Presbyterian body ; the use of a token 
was abandoned in 1880. The word Congregation seems to be often used as synonymous with 
Church. The explanation is that given by one of the older members. 

45. Dubuque, Iowa. A A C for Associate Church. Lamb, staff and 
cap and star. The staff separates the first two letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

Whether the first A on the obverse has any signification, or is an error of the die-cutter, I 
have not been able to 1 ascertain. 

46. Erie, Lake Co., Pa. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Con- 
gregation, Erie, Pa. 

Reverse. " A Token of Admission to the Lords Table " 
" Do this in remembrance of Me " 
j For as oft as ye eat this Bread, and drink this Cup 
\ ye do show the Lord's death till he come. 
"Eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved." 
This is a printed cardboard token. 

47. Fair Haven, Preble Co., O. A. R. P. C. in one line, for Associate 
Reformed Presbyterian Church ; in countersunk letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong;. Size 10 x 16. 
Stamped by James Brothers, Type Founders, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
470. Another. Small. Lead. Round. Size 10. 
This token was in use from 1834 to 1847. 

48. Florida, Montgomery Co., N. Y. associate church in two lines, 
with serpentine border. Organized 1786. 

Reverse, r- j. banks 1803 Florida in three lines, first and third curving. 
Pewter. Oval. Size 11 x 15. 



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49. Franklin Co., Pa. R. P. in a sunken square, for Reformed Presby- 
terian. Organized about 1790. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 by 12. 
This token is still in use. 

50. Freeport, Armstrong Co., Pa. Plain square token. Zinc and lead. 

Size 10 x 10. 

This was an Associate Church from 1820 to 1858. It is now the 1st United Presbyterian 
Church, and uses a card token, — " Do this in remembrance of Me." 

51. Frankfort Springs, Beaver Co., Pa. Organized 1790. K on plain 
planchet, for King's Creek Congregation. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

5 1#. Another. An oval token was used after the Union in 1858. 
Lead. Size 12x14. 

52. Glade Run, Alleghany Co., Pa. Organized 1812. A. C. for Asso- 
ciate Church, in centre of eighteen dots, with beaded border outside. 

Reverse. Plain. Pewter, cast. Oval. Size 14 x 18. 

53. Guinston, York Co., Pa. associate church around the border, 
plain centre. 

Reverse. G in centre, for Guinston. Lead. Round. Size 24. Figure 7. 

The old stone church is still standing and is about one hundred and twenty years old. 

54. Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y. (Now West Hebron.) Organized 
1785. A.-C. H.-N. in two lines, for Associate Church, HebroN. 

Reverse. 1807. Raised border. Lead. Square. Size 14x14. Figure 8. 

55. The same. A. C. of hebron, in three lines, for Associate Church 
of Hebron. 

Reverse. J.I. july 7. 1824 in three lines, for John Irvine, who was Pastor 
1824 to 1 83 1. Raised rim. Lead. Oval. Size 15 x 18. Figure 9. 

56. Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine. R. P. C. on thick planchet, for 
Reformed Presbyterian Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 20. 



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56a:. Another. Stamped T for Token. Pewter. Size 13 x 17. 
Both tokens are now in use. 

57. Howard, Steuben Co., N. Y. U. P. C. and H. below, for United 
Presbyterian Church, Howard. Two parallel lines above and one in centre. 

Reverse. P. C. R. for P. C. Robertson ; three parallel lines above and 
two below. Pewter, cast. Round. Size 18. 

These tokens were made by Alexander Edgar, of Buena Vista, N. Y. 

58. Huntington, Pa. (Stone Valley.) H. A. C. in one line, for Hun- 
tington Associate Church, between two parallel lines, with beaded border. 

Reverse. Rev. T. S. for Thomas Smith, in two lines, dotted line below, 
and border same as obverse. He was installed Pastor in 181 1 and died in 
1825. Born in Scotland; a personal friend and correspondent of Robert 
Burns. Edge milled. Lead. Oblong, corners concave. Size 9 x 12. 
Figure 10. 

59. Ingleside, Westmoreland Co., Pa. (Brookland Congregation.) 
R. P. C. in raised letters, for Reformed Presbyterian Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x16. 

59#. Another. The letters R. P. C. in sunken square with serrated 
border. 

Reverse. Small dotted or beaded circle. Lead. Oblono;. Size 10 x 16. 
Robert Sproul, father of Dr. Thomas Sproul, settled in this vicinity in 1796. 

60. Keokuk, Iowa. A. K. stamped letters, for Associate, Keokuk. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 10. 

61. Killbuck, Ohio. K. countersunk, for Killbuck. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7 x 9. 

62. Kortright, Delaware Co., N. Y. R. P. for Reformed Presbyterian; 
raised letters in sunken square. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 13 x 13. 





Figure 7. Obv. 



Figure 8. Obv. 





Figure 9. Obv. 



Figure 9. Rev. 




Figure 10. Obv. 





Figure 12. Obv. 



Figure 10. Rev. 




Figure 11. .Obv. Figure 11. Rev. 

COMMUNION TOKENS. 



PLATE II. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 19 

63. Laurel Hill, Fayette Co., Pa. Organized 1791. A. R. for Asso- 
ciate Reformed, and L.— H. for Laurel Hill, below, in rude raised letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 11. 

63^. Another. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 
The Church discontinued their use in 1880. 

64. Liberty, Trumbull Co., Ohio. Organized 1805. R D for Robert 
Douglass, on round planchet. He was installed in 1820. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. 

6\a. Another. D G for David Goodwillie. He was Pastor in 1826. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Both size 12. 

This token was used for about forty years, and then the card adopted, with texts from 
St. Mark and St. Luke printed on both sides; in 1875 all tokens were abandoned. 

65. Little Beaver, Pa. Organized about 1806. Old School. R. P. for 
Reformed Presbyterian, stamped on planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 11 x 17. 

The table linens used are " home-made," having been spun and wove and presented by the 
ladies of the congregation about the time the Church was organized, and are still in use. 

66. Londonderry, Guernsey Co., Ohio. Organized 18 18. W. stamped 
on plain planchet, for Wilkin, an Elder and one of the founders of the 
Congregation. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 10 x 10. 

67. Madison, Columbiana Co., Ohio. Old School Presbyterian. M. 
rudely cut on planchet, for Madison. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x9. 

68. Mahoning, Lawrence Co., Pa. M for Mahoning, with serrated 
border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8 by 10. 

68«. Another. A. R. for Associate Reformed in sunken oblong. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x8. 



2o COMMUNION TOKENS. 

69. Mechanicsburg, Indiana Co., Pa. A. C. for Associate Church, in 
centre of two dotted lines. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 13 x 18. 

70. Mercer, Mercer Co., Pa. Organized 1802. M. A. C. for Mercer 
Associate Church in one line, dash above and below, with border. 

Reverse. Rev. M. L for McLean, Pastor 184 1-5, in two lines. Lead. 
Oblong, octagonal. Size 9x12. 

71. The same. Second U. P. Congregation, on printed cardboard. 

" Token of Admission to the Lord's Table." 



" Do this in remembrance of Me," etc. 
This Congregation, since the union in 1858, used this Card Token. 

72. Middletown, Pa. M for Middletown, in sunken square, with border. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 7x7. 

73. Mill Creek, Pa. M for Mill Creek, cut letters. 
Reverse. A for Anderson. Lead. Square. Size 7x7. 

74. Mt. Hope, Washington Co. Pa. Organized 1800. T. A in sunken 
square, for Thomas Allison, first Pastor, 1802 to 1837. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 11 x 13. 

75. The same. MT H. for Mt. Hope, beaded border. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. Size 8x11. 
Issued by Rev. J. T. Brownlee. 

76. Mt. Jackson, Lawrence Co., Pa. Organized 1820. J. raised letter, 
for Jackson ; heavy border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

76a. Another. P. countersunk letter, for Presbyterian. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size n. 

766. Another. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 21 

77. Mt. Pleasant, Washington Co., Pa. Organized 1795. M P in raised 
letters, for Mt. Pleasant, with serrated oval border. 

Reverse. Plain. Oblong, octagonal. Pewter. Size 10 x 12. 

78. Mt. Pleasant, Butler Co., Ohio. Organized 1802. Cup stamped 
on square planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 7x7. 

79. Mountville (Eight-Tracts), Lawrence Co., Pa. Organized 1807. 
M. T for MounTville, stamped on planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Brass. Oblong. Size 9x12. 

yga Another. M on square planchet. Lead. Size 8x8. 

80. New Athens, Harrison Co., Ohio. A. C. in script letters, for Asso- 
ciate Church ; plain border. 

Reverse. Raised field in centre, beaded band around the same, with 
raised border. Pewter. Round. Size 15. 

81. Newburgh, N. Y. U. P. C - N. B. in two lines, for United Presby- 
terian Church, New Burgh. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, convex corners. Size 14 x 18. 
Now in use. 

82. New Kingston, Delaware Co., N. Y. U. P. C. in monogram, script 
letters, for United Presbyterian Church ; raised border. 

Reverse. Milled circle. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

83. Newville, Pa. A. R. C. 1830. for Associate Reformed Church, in 
two lines, inside of octagonal stamped line. 

Reverse. Plain. Zinc. Oblong, octagonal. Size 13 x 20. 

84. New York City. N York 1799 in script letters, in two lines. 
Reverse. Associate Church in script letters. Lead. Oval. Size 11 x 15. 

One of the first tokens used in New York Citv. 



22 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

85. The same. Second Ref.' Presby'. Congregation, in one line extend- 
ing around the planchet, token in centre, enclosed by a plain border, beaded 
border outside. 

Reverse. "Come" in centre, bordered as obverse: "For all things," 
above in one curved line : " Are now ready," below in curved line. Nickel. 
Oval. Size 16 x 20. 

Still in use. 

86. The same, third reformed presb- cong- n. y. 

Reverse. Bible and palm branches, communicant's token. White metal. 
Oval. Size 14 x 19. 

87. The same (West 44th St.). U. P. C. countersunk letters, for United 
Presbyterian Church ; without border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, round corners. Size 12 x 18. 
Cards are now used, with the text "This do in remembrance of Me." 

88. Noblestown, Alleghany Co., Pa. Organized 1792. A. C. for Asso- 
ciate Church, around which are eighteen oval pellets, with beaded border 
outside. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead, cast. Oval. 14 x 18. 

89. North Argyle, Washington Co., N. Y. A. C and N. A. in rude 
letters, for Associate Church, North Argyle. 

Reverse. D. S. with 1832 below, for Duncan Stalker, Pastor 1831 to 
1852. Lead. Oval. Size 10 x 13. 
Dies cut by Nicholas Robertson. 

90. North Buffalo, Washington Co., Pa. N B in deep sunken letters, 
for North Buffalo. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size n. 

91. Oakdale 111. Elkhorn Congregation. Organized 1834. R. P. C. 
for Reformed Presbyterian Church ; stamped letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7 x 14. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 23 

9i<z. Another. Very rude R. P on obverse and, A D. 1843 on reverse. 
Size 8 x 10. 

92. Octorara, Lancaster Co., Pa. Organized Oct. 20th, 1754. R: P. in 
rude raised letters, for Reformed Presbyterian. 

Reverse. L. S. 1752 in two lines, for Lord's Supper. Lead. Square 
form. Size 12 x 12. Figure 11. 

This was one of the first tokens used by an organized Church in America, and was 
brought from Scotland by the Rev. John Cuthbertson. 

93. Otter Lake, Lapeer Co., Mich. U. P. C. 1882 for United Presby- 
terian Church in two lines with dash between. 

Reverse. Plain. Zinc. Oblong, octagonal. Size 12 x 18. 

94. Paterson, N. J. Organized 1857. T counterstamped, for Token. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 14. 

94<z. Another. Square, with T. Lead. Size 12 x 12.' 

95. Path Valley, Pa. Organized 1800. PV with C. below, for Path 
Valley Congregation ; bordered. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 13. Figure 12. 

Path Valley was so called because the great Indian trail or path from the Susquehanna 
to the Ohio passed through it. 

96. Peters Creek, Washington Co., Pa. P. C. for Peters Creek ; raised 
letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 6x10. 

97. Pine Creek (Talley Covey), Alleghany Co., Pa. Old School. R. P. C. 
in one line, for Reformed Presbyterian Church. 

Reverse. Plain. German silver. Oval, pierced. Size 10 x 20. 

98. The same. Now U. P. Organized 1807. R. P. C. for Reformed 
Presbyterian Church ; raised border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 9x13. 



24 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

99. Pittsburgh, Pa. Now First U. P. Church. Organized 1801. A. C. 
for Associate Congregation, in the centre of seventeen oval dots, with beaded 
and plain band outside. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead, cast. Oval. Size 13 x 18. 

The first token used in this Church was plain, round, of lead ; size 8. 

100. Philadelphia, Pa. Now Second U. P. C. A. R. C. 1830 for Asso- 
ciate Reformed Church in two lines, with stamped octagonal line around the 
same. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. Size 14 x 20. 

101. The same. Fourth United Presbyterian Church. 

" Do this in remembrance of Me," with blank space for name and 
residence. 

Cardboard. 

102. The same (Walnut St.). Now Eighth U. P. Associate Church 
in script letters in two lines ; border raised, thick planchet. 

Reverse. Philad(elphia) 1799 in script letters in two lines, with border. 
Lead. Oval. Size 13 x 16. 

103. The same. Now Eighth U. P. Organized as part of First Church, 
in 1767. 8™ U. P. 1799. church in three lines, upper and lower curving; 
beaded border. 

Reverse. "Do this in remembrance of Me" in three lines, upper and 
lower curving ; beaded border. Lead. Oval. Size 13 x 16. 
Still in use. 

104. Plain Grove, Lawrence Co., Pa. plaingrove token, u. p. c, for 
United Presbyterian Church, in three curved lines, rosette in centre, with 
border beaded. 

Reverse, ciirist our passover is sacrificed for us. in four lines, first 
and fourth curving; border beaded. Pewter. Oval. Size 12 x 14. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 25 

105. Pittsburgh, Pa. First. R. P. Church, " In remembrance of Me," in 
three lines, first and last curving. The letters R. P. for Reformed Presby- 
terian. This is on cardboard. Round. Size 20. 

This and the following Pittsburgh tokens were omitted in their regular order, and should 
follow 99. 

106. The same, second u. p church of Pittsburgh token. A place 
for name. 

This is a printed cardboard token. 

107. The same. Organized 1801. A. R. for Associate Reformed, in 
countersunk letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 10 x 16. 
This was their first token. 

107a. The same, ist a. r. church token in three lines, first and last 
curving, word token extending across the planchet. A. R. for Associate Re- 
formed. 

Reverse. do this in remembrance of me in four curved lines, and a 
plain raised border. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

This was their second token issued. 

108. Preston, 111. (Springfield Congregation). Organized 18 12. S.F. 
in rude letters for Spring Field. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

109. Princeton, Ind. Organized 18 16. R. P. for Reformed Presbyterian, 
in raised letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 6x8. 

This design was abandoned in 1855, and the following (a new one) procured. 

1090. The same. REF. PRES. Church in two curved lines, token in 
centre. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 12 x 18. 






26 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

1 10. The same. (Old School Congregation). R. P. for Reformed Pres- 
byterian, in raised letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x13. 

hi. Robinson's Run, Allegheny Co., Pa. Organized in 1790 as Asso- 
ciate Reformed. This church used three differing tokens for several years ; 
one marked L. for Lord's Supper ; one marked C. for Communion, and one 
with a rosette or wheel in the centre. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 8 to 10. 

ma. Another. Several years later another token was used, much 
larger, octagonal in shape, marked with two circles. Lead. Size 12 x 14. 

All the foregoing were abandoned in 1843, and the following adopted : — 

1 1 id. Another. Associate Reformed Congregation, with beaded border. 
Reverse, token. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. Size 9 x 16. 
All tokens abandoned in 1874. 

1 12. Roney's Point, W. Va. R in raised letter for Roney's Point. 
Reverse. C. for Church. Lead. Round. Size 10. 

This Congregation is the " Middle Wheeling Reformed Presbyterian Congregation." 

113. Rose Point, Lawrence Co., Pa. "Slippery Rock Congregation." 
Organized 1834. Named for the stream on which the church is built. R. P. 
C. in rude letters for Reformed Presbyterian Church. Border serrated. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x15. 

114. Ryegate, Caledonia Co., Vt. Organized 1790. A. C. R. Vt. in 
two lines and with raised border, for Associate Church, Ryegate, Vermont. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 10 x 10. 

115. St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pa. Organized 1804. I K in sunken 
square, for Joseph Kerr, D. D., who was the first pastor 1804 to 1825. and 
the father of the late lamented David R. Kerr, D. D., LL. D., who died 
Oct. 14th, 1887. Border serrated. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 27 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 10 x 13. 

ii5#. J. D. in deep countersunk letters, for John Dickey, who was the 
son-in-law and successor of Dr. Kerr, and pastor from 1830 until his death in 
1839. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 8 x 14. 

1 15<5. Another. Similar to the preceding, but size 9 x 13. 

1 15^. Another. A. R. for Associate Reformed, in countersunk letters. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 7 x 13. 

1 16. St. Johnsbury, Vt. reformed Presbyterian church communicant's 

TOKEN ST. JOHNSBURY VT. 

Reverse. "This do in remembrance of Me." 1 Cor. xi. 24. 



"All that the Lord hath said will we do and be obedient." — Ex. xxiv. 7. 
This is a cardboard token, and still in use. 

117. Salem, Washington Co., N. Y. AP in countersunk letters for 
Alexander Proudfit, who was pastor from 1795 to 1835. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 9x9. 

This church was organized in Ireland and came to Salem in 1766. 

118. San Francisco, Cal. "This do in Remembrance of Me." The 
words, Name, Residence, followed by blanks and a blank for signing : three 
lines in all, separated by a dash from the text, Let a man examine himself. 

This is a printed cardboard token and now in use. 

119. Selma, Ala. (Covenanter, O. S.) R. P. C. counterstamped on a 
nickel planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Oblong, with circular ends. Size 8x17. 

120. Service, (Mill Creek) Beaver Co., Pa. Organized 1790. M for 
Mill Creek. 



II - - — ' . ^^^^^^11^^^^^^^ 



28 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

Reverse. A. for Anderson, the first pastor, 1792 to 1830. Lead. Square. 
Size 10 x 10. 

\2oa. Another. M for Mill Creek, stamped, without border. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x11. 

120^. Another. M. A. Mill Creek Associate Church. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 11. 

Tokens were used from 1833 to 1858, when cards were adopted. 

121. South Buffalo, Washington Co., Pa. Organized 1811. S. B. in 
countersunk letters for South Buffalo. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

122. South Henderson, Henderson Co., 111. S. H. for South Henderson. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 8. 

This was used from 1835 to 1848. 

i22#. Another. A. R. P. C. for Associate Reformed Presbyterian 
Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 16. 

This was used from 1848 until the Union, after which a card, with "The Lord's Supper," 
"This do," etc., was used. 

123. South Ryegate, Vt. New School, Covenanter. R. P. C. for 
Reformed Presbyterian Church, in curved line, over in remembrance of me 
in three lines. 

Reverse. The burning bush on the field, the bush was not burned, in 
a curved line above, and R. P. C. below. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

123a. The same. Old School Covenanter. P. C. for Presbyterian 
Church, on a planchet without border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 9x9. 

123^. Another. R. P. for Reformed Presbyterian. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 8x8. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 29 

124. Sparta, 111. Bethel Congregation. Organized 18 18. R. P. for 
Reformed Presbyterian in rude raised letters, serrated border. 

Reverse. L. S. for Lord's Supper with border as obverse. Lead. Oblong. 
Size 7x11. 

This was their first token. 

124a. Another. Same design except it has a dotted border. Struck 
from a different die. Lead. Oblong. Size 8 x 12. 

124^. R. -|~ P. for Reformed Presbyterian, in rude raised letters and 
border. 

Reverse. A. D. 18-43 m two lines. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x11. 

124c Another. R. P. C. with a double border. 
Reverse. 1 cor. xi : 28. Lead. Round. Size 13. 

125. Stanton, Pa. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, in 
countersunk letters ; milled border. 

Reverse. Plain planchet with border. Nickel. Round. Size 15. 

126. Staunton, 111. R. P. C. in the centre of a round planchet and 
double border. 

Reverse. 1 cor. xi. 28, in one line, double border, as on obverse. Lead. 
Round. Size 12. 

127. Sterling Valley, Cayuga Co., N. Y. C. incused, for Currie, the 
name of the pastor, 1826. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x8. 

128. Stone Valley, Huntington Co., Pa. A. C. for Associate Church, 
within an octagonal line ; raised border. 

Reverse. S. V. for Stone Valley, with line above and below. Edge 
plain. Lead. Oblong, concave corners. Size 9 x 12. 

129. Strattonville, Clarion Co., Pa. A. P. C. for Associate Presbyterian 
Congregation, raised letters on a heart-shaped planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 10. 
This church is now extinct. 



3 o COMMUNION TOKENS. 

130. Sutton, Worcester Co., Mass. communion token in two lines, the 
first curving, the last inside of a plain border in the centre, with a vine below ; 
raised border. 

Reverse, associate Presbyterian church in two lines, the first curving, 
and church inside of a border. Lead. Oval. Size 12 x 16. 
This token is still in use. 

131. Swanwick, Perry Co., 111. (Bethel Congregation.) Organized 1850. 
B in rude form for Bethel. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Cast. Size 7x7. 

The moulds were cut in soapstone by John C. Huey, one of the first Elders. 

132. Tarentum, Allegheny Co., Pa. U P. for United Presbyterian, in 
the centre of planchet, surrounded by five rings. 

Reverse. A rosette in the centre of five rings. Lead. Round. Cast. 
Size 12. 

133. Tranquility, Ohio. Organized 1838. R. P. C. for Reformed Pres- 
byterian Congregation ; raised letters, without border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x14. 

134. Tuscarora, Juniata Co., Pa. Organized 1800. T. S. for Thomas 
Smith, in raised letters, and serrated border. 

Reverse. Same as obverse. Lead. Square. Size 8 x 8. 
The Rev. Thomas Smith was the pastor from 1801 to 1832. 

135. Union, Butler Co., Pa. Organized 1806. R. P. C. for Reformed 
Presbyterian Church, raised letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Oval. Size 9 x 12. 

136. Union ; Mars, Butler Co., Pa. (Old School Church.) Organ- 
ized 1827. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, in raised letters and 
border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x17. 

The dies for this token, which is now in use. were made in 1848, by Elder James Daugh- 

erty. a blacksmith, whose residence I have not vet ascertained. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 31 

137. Unity, Harrison Co., Ohio. Organized 1815. A. C. in script, 
same as No. 80. Round. Size 15. 

138. Venice, Washington Co., Pa. (Miller's Run Congregation.) 
R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, in large letters in a sunken 
oblong tablet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 18. 

138^. Another. R. P. C. stamped on an elliptical planchet. Oval. 
Nickel. 

Reverse. Plain. Size 9J x 20. 
This is their new token. 

139. Vincent (Barlow), Washington Co., Ohio. A plain token without 
stamp or border. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

140. Waddington, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Organized in 1819. W. T 
for William Taylor, in very rude raised letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 12. 

The Rev. William Taylor, who came from Scotland, was the first minister of this church, 
which was known as "The Canada Presbyterian Church of Waddington, N. Y.," and still 
belongs to a Canadian Presbytery. 

141. Walton, N. Y. Reformed Presbyterian | Church, | Communicant's 
Token | W r alton Congregation, New York, in four lines, the first curving. 

Reverse. Texts from 1 Cor. xi. 24 and Ex. xxiv. 7, in border, with blank 
for the name. 

This is printed on card board, and is now in use. 

142. Washington, Guernsey Co., Ohio. Organized 1824. W. for 
Washington, rudely stamped on plain planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x9. 

143. Washington, Washington Co., Iowa. 2nd U. P. C. for Second 
United Presbyterian Church, inside of a laurel wreath tied at the bottom. 

Reverse, communicants token in two lines, the first forming a half 
circle and an ornament below. Plain border. Lead. Round. Size 14. 



32 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

144. Washington, Washington Co., Pa. Organized 1816. S. for Supper 
stamped on a square planchet. 

Reverse. Same as the obverse, except that it is struck from a different 
die. Lead. Square. Size 7x7. 

145. Waterford, Erie Co., Pa. W. C. for Waterford Church, in raised 
letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Tin. Square. Size 9x9. 

145^. Another. W. for Waterford, in a rude countersunk letter. 
Reverse. Plain. Tin. Square. Size 8x8. 

145^. Another. Both sides plain. Square. Size 8x8. 
All were used at same time, from 1812 to 1858. 

146. Waukesha, Wis. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, in 
one line ; raised letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 16. 

147. West Beaver, Columbiana Co., Ohio. Organized 1818. Plain. 
Brass. Octagonal. Size 8x8. 

After the union this church used a card, with the texts " Let a man examine himself." 

" This do in remembrance of Me." Its use was abandoned in 1873. 

148. West Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y. A. C. for Associate Church, in 
a monogram of script letters ; raised border. 

Reverse. Plain, a ring in the centre. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

149. West Galway, Saratoga County, N. Y. R. P. for Reformed Pres- 
byterian. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8 x 11. 

This church, organized more than a hundred years ago. is now extinct. 

150. West Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y. {formerly Argyle). R. P. 
for Reformed Presbyterian, in a sunken square in large letters, covering the 
whole planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 11 x 14. 

This chinch was organized early in 1 ho century, and the token is still in use. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 33 

151. West Middletown, Washington Co., Pa. Organized 18 10. MTfor 
Middle Town, in very rude raised letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 9x12. 

152. West Union ; Valencia, Alleghany Co., Pa. (now U. P.) A. R. C. 
for Associate Reformed Congregation, in one line ; beaded border. 

Reverse, token, with plain raised border. Lead. Oblong, octagonal. 
Size 8x15. 

153. West Wheatfield Point, Indiana Co., Pa. Organized 1810. B. C. 
for Bethel Church, in rude raised letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 6 x 11. 

153a. This church also used a plain round lead token. Size 13. 

154. White Cottage, Ohio. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, 
with serrated border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x16. 

This token was made in Philadelphia in 1816, and has been used in Greensburg and 
New Alexandria congregations in Pennsylvania from 1816 to [836, and also in Clarksburg 
Congregation from 1847 t0 ^54 ; afterwards in Rehoboth, Iowa, and at the present time in 
Jonathan's Creek Congregation, at White Cottage, Ohio. 

155. White Oak Springs, Butler Co., Pa. Organized 18 16. U. P. for 
United Presbyterian ; raised rim. 

Reverse. Plain. Pewter, cast. Oval. Size 11 x 16. 

156. Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. Organized 1815 as an Associate Re- 
formed Church. W. for Wooster, in a rude countersunk letter, without border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 10 x 10. 
This token was used by the U. P. after the union in 1858. 

157. Wyman, Louisa Co., Iowa. (Rehoboth Congregation.) R. P. C. 
for Reformed Presbyterian Church ; stamped, with serrated border on both 
sides. 

Reverse. Plain. Pewter. Oblong. Size 7x16. 



34 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

158. York, Livingston Co., N. Y. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian 
Congregation, in one line, with raised letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain, raised rim. Pewter. Round. Size 16. 

159. The same. "Do this in remembrance of Me" in five lines, bor- 
dered by plain and beaded circle. 

Reverse. H. S. W. and Y. below, for Henry S. Wilkin, York. Pewter. 
Oval. Size 16 x 22. 

This was first an Associate Reformed Congregation of York ; it is now connected with 
the United Presbyterian body. 



SUPPLEMENTARY LIST. 

160. Alleghany City, Pa. 2nd u. p. church. Allegheny, in two 
curved lines between rim and beaded ellipse, in which is the word token in 
centre. 

Reverse, tuts do in remembrance of me in one line, curving to con- 
form to the outer edge. The cup inside of a beaded ellipse. Lead. Elliptical. 
Size 12x16. 

161. Adamsville, Crawford Co., Pa. A. A. C. for Adamsville Associate 
Church ; beaded border, and corners incurving. 

Reverse. Rev. W. B. in two lines, for \Y. Bruce, who was the first 
pastor. Lead. Oblong. Size 8 x 13. 

162. Argyle, Washington Co., N. Y. Organized 1792. A - M for 
Argyle-Mairs in antiquated raised letters, with dash between. 

Reverse. Plain. Oblong. Size 10 x 12. 

The Rev. (;. Mairs was the first pastor, serving for nearly half a century. 1793 to 1S41. 



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163. Avery, Monroe Co., Iowa. (Hickory Grove Congregation.) R. P. C. 
for Reformed Presbyterian Congregation, in raised letters on a sunken field ; 
serrated border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 15. 

164. Baltimore, Md. R. P. for Reformed Presbyterian, in countersunk 
letters. 

Reverse. Plain. German silver. Elliptical. Size 12 x 22. 

This token is still in use. 

165. Barnet, Caledonia Co., Vt. R - C | D • G | B - T 1791, for Re- 
formed Church, David Goodwillie, Barnet, 1 79 1 . in three lines, in rude raised 
letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 14 x 14. 

This church was organized in 1790; the Rev. David Goodwillie was the first settled 
pastor. 

166. Beaver Falls, Pa. (Covenanter.) R. P. C. for Reformed Presby- 
terian Church, in rude raised letters ; serrated border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 8x16. 

This congregation now uses a printed card, on which the communicant writes his name. 

167. Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio. A. R. P. C. for Associate Re- 
formed Presbyterian Church, in incused letters, and a border of the same 
character. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 16. 

The " Northwood Congregation " also used this token after the union, until it was aban- 
doned in 1875. 

168. Another. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Congregation, 
stamped on a round planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Nickel. Size 15. 

The Reformed Church in Macedon, Ohio, also use this token. 



36 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

169. Bloomington, Monroe Co., Ind. A. R. P. C. for Associate Re- 
formed Presbyterian Church ; the letters are incused, and also the border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 10 x 16. 

170. Another, to. for token. 

Reverse. Plain. Copper. Square. Size 8x8. 

171. Another. B. for Bloomington. 

Reverse. Plain. Brass. Square. Size 7 x 7. 

The three branches of the Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, which used these tokens, 
now form the United Presbyterian Church of that place. 

172. The same. Organized 1822. B. C. for Bloomington Congregation. 
Reverse. R. P. for Reformed Presbyterian, in raised letters and border. 

Lead. Oblong. Size 5x7. 
This was their first token. 

173. The same. Another token was adopted in 1870, much larger, for 
convenience. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Congregation, within a 
double border. 

Reverse. 1 cor xi 23 in one line. Round. Lead. Size 13. 

174. Boston, Mass. (First Reformed Presbyterian.) R. P. C. for Re- 
formed Presbyterian Church, in incused letters and border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Size 10 x 20. 

These tokens have been used for twenty-five years, and are still continued. 

175. Brownsdale, Butler Co., Pa. U, P. for United Presbyterian. 
Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oval. Size 11 x 14. 

176. Burnett's Creek, White; Co., Ind. A. R. P. C. for Associate Re- 
formed Presbyterian Church, in raised letters and a raised border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 9 x 16. 

177. Caledonia, Ritchie Co., \Y. Vu. A. R. for Associate Reformed, in 
rude raised letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 10 x 10. 



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178. Coldenham, N. Y. RP for Reformed Presbyterian, in large letters 
connected at the bottom ; wide, plain border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 12 x 14. 

179. Conococheague, Franklin Co., Pa. A circle incused on a square 
planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Square. Size 8x8. 

This token was used in the Covenanter Church in 1800. The Rev. W. M. Glasgow, in a 
recent letter informs me that " the circle is the emblem of completeness, and the symbol of 
never-ending joy in Jesus Christ." 

180. Coultersville, 111. (Churchill Congregation.) R. P. for Reformed 
Presbyterian, in rude raised letters, covering the planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x9. 

181. Another. Round, same as Sparta, 111. (124^:.) 

182. Craftsbury, Vt. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Congregation, 
in one line, within a double border, of which the inner one is beaded. 

Reverse. 1. cor. xi. 28 in one line, and border same as on the obverse. 
Pewter. Round. Size 13. 

183. East Greenwich, Washington Co., N. Y. AC. for Associate Con- 
gregation, in script letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

184. Fayetteville, Pa. Organized about 1800. (Conococheague Con- 
gregation.) R P for Reformed Presbyterian, in raised letters in a sunken 
square. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Nearly square. Size 11 x 12. 
This token is now in use. 

185. Hanover, Beaver Co., Pa. The United Presbyterian Church in 
this place use a printed card, on which in three lines, Do this in Remem- 
brance of Me I United Presbyterian Church | Let a man examine himself; all 
within a rule border. 

The same card is used at Harrisville, Harrison Co., Ohio, by a church of the same body. 



38 COMMUNION TOKENS. 

186. Johnstown, Fulton Co., N. Y. Organized 1828. A. C. for Asso- 
ciate Church, in script letters ; heavy border. 

Reverse. J • TN for Johnstown. Lead. Round. Size 15. 

187. Mansfield, Ohio, ref presb? congn. in two curved lines; token 
in the centre, a large rosette at left, and smaller ones above and below the 
same. 

Reverse. Plain. Nickel. Oval. Size 10 x 14. 

188. Middletown, Butler Co., Pa. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian 
Church in countersunk letters. 

Reverse. . Plain. Brass. Oblong. Size 8x16. 
Still in use. 

189. New Concord, Ohio. ref. presb? cong n in two circular lines, 
token in centre ; a raised, plain border. 

Reverse. Plain. Nickel. Oval. Size 10 x 14. 

This church was organized in 1821 as "The Salt Creek Congregation." 

190. New York City, i-- R. P. C. for First Reformed Presbyterian 
Church. 

Reverse. Plain. Ivory. Round. Size 15. 

This congregation was organized in 1794; Dr. AlexanderJVIcLeod was pastor from 1801 
until his death, Feb. 17, 1833. The present pastor is Rev. J. C. K. Milligan. Their first token 
was lead. The above is that now in use. 

191. Northwood, Ohio. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Church, in 
double border. 

Reverse. 1. cor. xi. 20 in one line, dividing the inside border; a plain 
border outside. Lead. Round. Size 13. 

192. Parnassus, Pa. R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian Congregation. 
Reverse. Plain. Brass. Oblong. Size 10 x 22. 

193. Philadelphia, Pa. 2" R. P. C. for Second Reformed Presbyterian 
Church, stamped on an elliptical planchet. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Elliptical. Size 7 x 16. 

This token is still in use. 



COMMUNION TOKENS. 39 

194. The same. (Third church.) R. P. C. for Reformed Presbyterian 
Congregation, incused letters. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong. Size 7x15. 

This token was abandoned in 1883, and a card is now used : "This do," etc., with space 
for name, etc. 

195. Sharon, Iowa. Organized 1840. R. P. C. for Reformed Presby- 
terian Church, incused letters, milled border, plain edge. 

Reverse. Plain. Nickel. Round. Size 15. 

196. South Oil City, Venango Co., Pa. R. P. C. for Reformed Presby- 
terian Congregation, in very rude cut letters, with an irregular reeded border. 

Reverse. Plain. Lead. Oblong-. Size 6 x 11. 




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